CVE-2025-13405 Details
Description
The Ace Post Type Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized custom taxonomy deletion due to missing authorization validation on the cptb_delete_custom_taxonomy() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary custom taxonomies.
A vulnerability exists in the Ace Post Type Builder plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions through 1.9. The issue arises from a lack of proper authorization checks in the 'cptb_delete_custom_taxonomy()' function, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to delete any custom taxonomies. This unauthorized deletion could disrupt the organization and categorization of content within WordPress, potentially leading to data loss or confusion in content management.
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Assessed Nov 25, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 25, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Ace Post Type Builder | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 25, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |